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The Student-Run News Site of MACES Magnet

Wolfpack Times

The Student-Run News Site of MACES Magnet

Wolfpack Times

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DIGITAL LEARNING-  Students all across the nation are stuck at home during the pandemic. Distance learning has led to increased levels of burnout from students. "I have felt burned out, normally right after my last class," Hector Cardenas said.

Digital burnout

Andres Flores, Features editor October 22, 2020

It has been two months since the school year started—a year that has been completely digital. Already, students have started to feel burned out by taking online classes. The American Academy of Pediatrics...

LOVE WINS-A world that Ruth Bader Ginsburg wanted to live in, where love and equality are superior than anything else. For 27 years Bader fought for what she believed in, which was the rights of others. She emphasized that all the world needs is a little bit of love for everyone to be happy. "No matter what gender or race you were, she believed in equality for all," an anonymous student stated.

Ruth Bader’s Chair Affecting Various Communities

Kiana Tapia, Editorial Editor October 21, 2020

Most know her as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, some may even know her as the Notorious RBG, but ultimately she is the driven, argumentative Joan Ruth Bader. She was dedicated to ending the issue of gender inequality....

THE UNITED STATES IS HURTING STUDENTS- The U.S. had a very late and poor response towards the pandemic. As a result, students are now experiencing an uncomfortable situation. "Teachers move a little too fast, time management at home is difficult, and virtual learning is very different," Valerie Cervantes, a freshman said.

Losing to COVID, and Ourselves

Enrique Galeana, A&E Editor October 14, 2020

We’re definitely going back to school… but in the U.S., not anytime soon. The decision to return to going back to school is a simple one. Most students would love to return, but without proper health...

Money and Our Officers: With the increase in protests all throughout the U.S following George Floyd's death, there was a rise in demands to defund the police. Funding towards officers should be allocated to community organizations and into community reparations. “The best solution would be to decrease the police funds and make them rebuild the system,” said Lara, a senior.

Defund the Police Doesn’t Mean Abolish it

Kelly Avila, Opinion Editor October 6, 2020

Throughout United States history, race has always come up in key events that have changed the nation. Disregarding the faults of those who oppressed others in the name of history downplays the horrors...

Due to the coronavirus, back to school for students is unlike any year before. As a result, students have switched to online learning, which is paired with a new set of barriers and technical difficulties. “I have a lot of [technical] difficulties when it comes to online learning...I’ve been kicked out of Zoom calls before,” Abril Zuniga, a junior, said.

Students Face a Glitchy Back to School

Melissa Ponce, Editor in Chief of Design October 1, 2020

As students begin to settle into the first months of online learning, they face a new set of challenges, unlike in previous years. From getting kicked out of Zoom calls to a new schedule, students share...

Is this enough? Will masks and distance keep students safe?

Should MACES Reopen in the Fall?

June 6, 2020

School Opening in the Fall Eveleen F., JV Reporter I personally think MACES should open this fall. It’s possible that by this fall everything will be calmed down. But if it’s still an issue,...

Although the pandemic has forced the switched to online learning, students who want to prepare for college can access resources online.

College help at the touch of a button

Melissa Ponce, Features Editor June 4, 2020

  From application deadlines to financial aid forms, the college application can be a very confusing time and with the switch to online learning, some juniors may find this experience even more...

The College Board, a multimillion-dollar “not-for-profit” organization geared toward connecting students to college success, has recently been sued with a $500 million federal court lawsuit for gross negligence. Over the past few months, the College Board has been met with an immense amount of backlash for administering online AP exams that most claim were not up to par with an international standard. “I do believe that they could’ve waited more time and made sure that their system was working properly,” Elizabeth Arroyo, a sophomore, said.

Dear College Board

Daniella Hernandez, Editor in Chief of Design June 3, 2020

According to CPR News, on May 19, a $500 million federal court lawsuit was filed against the College Board on an alleged account of gross negligence, misrepresentation, and violation of the Americans with...

The Beauty of Ramadan

Mohamad Saleh, Reporter May 28, 2020

The Beauty of Ramadan Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is one of the most religious ones, this year it took place from April 23 - May 23. Ramadan is a holy month that consists...

The effects of cyber bullying go beyond the the person that is targeted.

Dear Cyberbullies

Emily Mojica, Managing Editor May 21, 2020

Read a book, learn to cook, even download Tik Tok if you are that bored. But please don’t use your free time and energy to bring someone else down. Don’t make these times harder than they already are....

The class of 2020 is left to expect an online graduation amid COVID-19 concerns

Glitchy Graduation

Melissa Crist, Editor in Chief of Content May 19, 2020

Your name is called and you walk across the stage in excitement with a high school diploma in hand, the cheers from your friends and family ring in your ears. This is the end of high school and the beginning...

Future leaders in the making! Paloma Hernandez, a first-generation college 
student, continues to face the challenges that many low-income students experience throughout their course to success. Over the Spring of 2020, Hernandez graduated from Stanford University with a Master’s degree in Earth Systems and Policy.  “I'm obviously very proud of her, and she worked really hard for it. I hope, in the future, she is happy with what she’s doing” Maria Hernandez, Paloma’s mother, said.

Overcoming Adversity

Daniella Hernandez, Editor in Chief of Design May 12, 2020

First-generation college students share their stories Being a first-generation college student is notorious for being one of the hardest high school challenges that most low-income students face. The...

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